A Lackawanna County native is going green in every sense of the way.
It all started when she began making purses from a burlap sacks that once held Electric City coffee beans.

Cristin Powers sells her purses in her store named, “Green Being” which is located at 334 Adams Avenue in downtown Scranton.
"I always wanted to be a part of the chance in the downtown and I knew Scranton had potential and it just needs more younger people like myself to really step up to the plate and be the difference," says Powers.

She graduated from the fashion institute of technology in Manhattan, then with a business/marketing degree from Marywood University.

Times were tough finding a job after school --
So she began her own business selling vintage clothing and other items.

Cristin also highlights products of local artists such as wallets like this, pouches, and klutches as well. She sells rugs and even earrings made from recycled plastic containers.

Cristin's "green" efforts are paying off. She's a finalist in Country Living magazine's 'Pitch Your Product' feature, for her re-usable burlap sleeves over hot beverage cups.

Plus, another downtown Scranton merchant is getting on board.
"The bog" across the street now sells coffee and teas. They also have Cristin's product on hand for the public to purchase for $10.

Brian Craig, Co-owner “ The Bog,” says “It’s a great feature. Reusable coffee sleeves. Perfect. Cuts down on waste and helps the environment."

And being good to the environment is what motivates Cristin in all area's of her life. She hopes Scranton will embrace the effort, too. And tells us--she's there for good.
For more information on her products, you can log onto her site:

www.shopgreenbeing.com